Title:
Portrait of a Chef Holding a Roast, circa 1910s–1920s
Description:
Outdoor portrait showing a chef in a traditional white uniform and tall toque (chef’s hat), posed confidently in front of a stone building. He holds a platter with what appears to be a roast or large prepared dish in his right hand and rests his left hand on the handle of a large carving knife or sharpening steel tucked into his apron. Visible behind him are kitchen vessels and a kettle set on a stone ledge. The setting suggests the photograph may have been taken at a country estate or institutional kitchen.
Date:
circa 1910–1925
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Condition:
Good overall condition with slight surface marks and minor corner wear. Moderate silvering and light fading consistent with age.
Dimensions:
approx. 13.5 × 8.5 cm